Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41
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A teenager injured in the New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has died, raising the death toll to 41. The fire, which injured 116 others, is believed to have started when sparklers ignited soundproof foam in the bar's basement. Many victims, including eight under 16, are still hospitalized with severe burns, some in foreign countries. The bar owners, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, face charges of manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson by negligence, along with the municipality's head of public safety and a former fire safety inspector. Jessica Moretti is under a travel ban and must report to police daily, while Jacques Moretti is in custody. The bar had not undergone safety checks for five years prior to the incident.
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